Wine of the Day May 25, 2014
2013 Sheldon, Grenache Blanc, Sonoma Coast. The last white from Sheldon Wines is their bright and tangy Grenache Blanc, this vintage is 100% Grenache Blanc, no Roussanne this time, and…
Wine of the Day May 24, 2014
2013 Chateau de Lascaux, Rose, Languedoc, France. This fresh and bright rose from near Pic St. Loup is delightfully tangy and mineral edged with zesty red citrus, watermelon, succulent sour…
Wine of the Day May 23, 2014
2013 Denis Jamain Domaine de Reuilly, Reuilly, Pinot Gris, Loire Valley, France. This slightly pink Gris is sizzling with fresh intensity and loaded with mineral essence, making a dynamic semi…
Grapelive Special Report-Three Old World Red Charmers
Three Old World Reds That You Should Look For By Kerry Winslow These three wines, one each from France, Spain and Italy are wonderful examples of richly flavored wines from…
Happy #ChardonnayDay from Grapelive-Top Ten Chardonnays
Grapelive Chardonnay Day Dreams-My Top Ten Picks for International Chardonnay Day 2014 #ChardonnayDay on Twitter by Kerry Winslow 2012 Alfaro Family, Chardonnay, Lindsay Paige Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. As a…
Wine of the Day May 22, 2014
2010 Manoir du Capucins, Pouilly-Fuisse “Aux Morlays” White Burgundy, France. Chloe Bayon, proprietor and winemaker at Manoir du Capucin is one of the region’s stars and she is in fact…
Wine of the Day May 21, 2014
2012 Domaine Rimbert, Saint-Chinian “Les Travers de Marceau” Languedoc Red, France. This area of the Languedoc-Roussillon has been producing wines since pre Roman times and was a real serious wine…
Wine of the Day May 20, 2014
2010 Domaine Lionnet, Cornas “Terre Brulee” Rhone Red, France. The cellars are run by Ludovic Izerable and Corrine Lionnet, the husband and wife team that are Domaine Lionnet, since the…
Wine of the Day May 19, 2014
1995 Fratelli Brovia, Barolo “Villero” DOCG, Falletto, Piedmonte, Italy. A glorious treat, the chance to taste a fine mature Barolo, and Brovia especially was a much appreciated experience, I adore…
Wine of the Day May 18, 2014
2012 Brown Estate “Chaos Theory” Proprietary Red, Napa Valley. As a huge fan of Brown Zin from their first release, I have a soft spot for this estate and the…